MK2 Saxo 1.4 - VTR/S Coversion..

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Spalding Posts: 15 MG ZR
    #1
    My mates got a MK2 Saxo Furio and is thinking about either a VTR or VTS conversion.. Hasnt decided which yet..

    Il be doing the conversion for him so just looking for a bit of heads up for what to look out for, what needs changing etc..

    Iv done a few engine conversions but none on a Saxo, iv removed engines from VTS's etc but never done a conversion..

    Iv got a rough list of what il need but please tell me if iv missed something..

    Engine
    Clutch
    Gearbox
    Driveshafts
    Engine mounts & Gearbox mount? If they are different?
    Gearlinkage? If they are different?
    Engine loom
    ECU set
    Exhaust mani & downpipe
    Inlet mani
    VTR/S front brakes
    Disc rear beam
    VTS suspension

    He'll no doubt get a super sprint system or similar..

    Anything iv missed? Anything worth changing while im at it..?

    Il do the cambelt etc while the engine is on the floor, it will be serviced once in and running.. Fresh gearbox oil etc..

    Cant think of must else..

    When I change the rear beam, do I need disc brake handbrake cables? Or are they the same..?

    Cheers!
  2. Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Spalding Posts: 15 MG ZR
    #2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Joe View Post
    If your vtring, you only need an engine and Ecu and a few other little bits if you get the right engine
    I think it will be a VTR conversion tbh..

    What will be needed for the VTR conversion then..?

    Would running on the 1.4 gearbox be alright..?

    If so thats gearbox mount, driveshafts, gearbox sorted..

    Are the engine mounts different on the 1.4 to the VTR? It will be a MK2 VTR engine by the way, if it makes any difference..
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064
    #3
    Front brakes are the same (just with abs on the S)

    Change of engine size to DVLA??
    Insurance????
  4. Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Spalding Posts: 15 MG ZR
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Quick View Post
    Front brakes are the same (just with abs on the S)

    Change of engine size to DVLA??
    Insurance????
    Front brakes are the same on the Furio/VTR/VTS?

    I thought VTR/S were different to 1.1 and 1.4..

    The engine will be declared to the DVLA, will be getting RAC to do an engineer's report when its done and it will obviously be insured as a 1.6..
  5. Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 maidenhead Posts: 12 silver furio 1.4
    #5
    Why Would you go to the trouble of changing the engine to a vtr when a few planned mods would make the furio just as quick !!
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by tomw View Post
    Why Would you go to the trouble of changing the engine to a vtr when a few planned mods would make the furio just as quick !!
    Such as what exactly?
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2013 cumbria Posts: 123 saxo vtr/s
    #7
    do vts iv just done it. all i had to do is unlock the ecu. 1 problem spliceing the loom took 3 days to sort. if u look on the wires thay have numbers see witch is the same of the shell loom . dont go of the colour of wire coz it mite be the right one.